A Letter From Pittsfield

WXW Celebrates MLK

Information for Poets Interested in Participating

A Letter From Pittsfield / WXW Celebrates MLK

In partnership with the Berkshire Branch of the NAACP, WXW invites poets to present work that reflects on, is inspired by, or otherwise connects with the legacy of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Participating poets are asked to keep their work to 4 minutes or less.

Suggested starting places include:

Use a quote from MLK as a title or prompt

Speak to the causes championed by MLK

Speak to MLK (A Letter From Pittsfield)

Reflect on MLK’s life’s work and where we stand now and/or the road ahead

WordXWord uses spoken word, poetry and storytelling in shared space and time to celebrate diversity and creativity, empower the individual, foster understanding and empathy, and make real human connections.

All WXW programs are free and open to all. WordXWord Festival, Inc is a 501(C)(3).
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